five people in music you'd want to meet

[pblest]

for me, this is relatively easy:

ian mackaye (minor threat/fugazi/owner of dischord records)
blake schwarzenbach (jawbreaker/jets to brazil)
garrett klahn (texas is the reason)
dan yemin (lifetime/paint it black/kid dynamite)
jeff mangum (neutral milk hotel)

[Jumpoff]

Redman
Redman
Redman
Redman
Dylan

[pblest]

i spit hot fire

[Jumpoff]

But seriously. I think it's better to think about meeting musicians than to actually meet them. We build them up too much. Redman would probably be fun to meet, though.

[Pat k]

I've met musicians, and I always go all fanboy on them. I'm sure they like to hear their music rules, but I doubt you'll get the insight you're looking for.

[xJesusFreakx]

I'm going to answer this with the assumption that "meet" means "get to sit down and have lunch and a conversation with."

Dustin Kensrue (Thrice): His lyrics, both in Thrice and solo, are my favorite because of how well I can relate to them. I'm not a great conversationalist, and from what I've seen, he's not much for small talk either, but we'd probably have a great talk nonetheless.

Kevin Young (Disciple): I've met him a few times at shows, and he's just such a legitimately awesome guy. Whoever came up with the term "southern hospitality" must have had him in mind. (Funny, the last Disciple CD was called "Southern Hospitality.")

Aaron Weiss (mewithoutYou): He's just such a character... A conversation w/ him could go either way, but he was pretty sweet at the Brand New/Thrice show. He gave me a cookie. ;)

Andrew Schwab (Project 86): My brother met him at a show because he won a t-shirt contest, and between what he said and what Andrew's blogs are like, he'd probably be a sweet guy to just sit down and talk about life with.

Josh Scogin (The Chariot): He left Norma Jean pretty abruptly and can't keep a good Chariot line-up, so he might end up being a jerk, but he just seems like a really cool dude.

[MADSTA]

Sufjan Stevens
Andrew McMahon
Justin Timberlake
I'll give you my last two when I think of them.

[UnderMyDreams]

This would be easier if it wasn't people in general, it was bands. Because there's whole bands that are my favorites that I would have to say the whole band.

[AussieBoy]

Mark Hoppus
Cassadee Pope
Travis Barker
Hayley Williams
Rihanna

[oddwithoutend]

1. Easily Phil Elverum (The Microphones, Mount Eerie), the best artist I know of.
2. Devendra Banhart, a very odd character to say the least.
3. Sam Beam, just because of his lyrical ability.
4. Jeff Mangum, to thank him for In the Aeroplane Over the Sea.
5. Jesse Lacey, to spit in his drink when he's not looking.

[CarryOn09]

anthony raneri - im a fangirl
dustin kensrue - he seems like such an interesting dude. who else would have thought to use a sea boat radio to do vocals on?
keith buckley - it would be hilarious
brian fallon - like dustin, he just seems like an interesting guy
tom gabel - im a fangirl. anna is a fucking stool pigeon is one of my favorite songs of all time.

[MADSTA]

Mark Hoppus
I think he'd be one of mine too.

[batmannj]

Maynard James Keenan, Josh Scogin, Brandon Boyd, Stephen Christian, and Thom Yorke

[TSLROCKS]

Kenny Vasoli (The Starting Line)
Aaron Marsh (Copeland)
Thom Yorke (Radiohead)
Mark Hoppus (Blink 182)
Jim Adkins (Jimmy Eat World)

[caLLmEnOoNe]

anthony raneri - im a fangirl
dustin kensrue - he seems like such an interesting dude. who else would have thought to use a sea boat radio to do vocals on?
keith buckley - it would be hilarious
brian fallon - like dustin, he just seems like an interesting guy
tom gabel - im a fangirl. anna is a fucking stool pigeon is one of my favorite songs of all time.
love that song too

edit: forgot to post my list

Will Pugh (Cartel)
Vinnie Caruana (IATA/The Movielife)
Marshall Davis (Farewell)
Hayley Williams (Paramore)
Tom Gabel (Against Me)

[Broden Terry]

Charlie Simpson (Fightstar)
Will Pugh (Cartel)
Jackson Browne
Tom Delonge (Blink-182)
Andrew McMahon (Jack's Mannequin)

[duhpunk]

I've met nearly every musician I would care to, but:

John Petrucci
Michael Angelo Batio
Zooey Deschanel...for obvious reasons

[CarryOn09]

love that song too
:woot:

[Burn That Shit]

Britney Spears

[Gatorjd]

Matthew Thiessen
Aaron Gillespie
Jon Foreman
Ace Enders

Can't really think of a fifth person, but I'd love to get to know those four.

[theguy77]

i'll meet any artist i listen to :shrug: i dont play favorites since any of them could have any sort of personality. that said, i know jesse lacey and kevin devine are both cool as shit hahaha.

[oddwithoutend]

i'll meet any artist i listen to :shrug: i dont play favorites since any of them could have any sort of personality. that said, i know jesse lacey and kevin devine are both cool as shit hahaha.

I wouldn't be meeting them for their personality. I'd be meeting them because of how they are exceptional artists. You might learn a thing or two if you choose the right people.

[bn_comatose]

jesse lacey - brand new
bob marley
mark, tom & travis (count them as one cause prolly be together when id meet em)
rhianna (mostly cause i think i could pull her)
jessica alba (cause shes hot and i couldn't think of any other artist id want to meet)

[mmmmmpoetry]

Alive artists:
Jeff Tweedy
Jeff Magnum
Anton Newcombe
Bob Dylan
Paul McCartney


Dead:
Elliott Smith
Nick Drake
George Harrison
Brian Jones
Jim Morrisson

[TheDemosRock]

Jack White
Jesse Lacey
Tom Kalnoky
Kevin Devine
Andy Hull

[n1asfan]

I know...not a very creative list but definitely my top 5.


Dustin Kensrue - THrice

Tepei - Thrice

Micah Kinard - Oh, Sleeper

Shane Blay - Oh, Sleeper

Dallas Green - City and Colour

[11:11]

Andy Hull
John Mayer
Dallas Green
Hayley Williams
Nic Newsham

[yves.]

morrissey
ian curtis
pete burns
sigur rós

[Bloodsucker II]

I know...not a very creative list but definitely my top 5.


Dustin Kensrue - THrice

Tepei - Thrice

Micah Kinard - Oh, Sleeper

Shane Blay - Oh, Sleeper

Dallas Green - City and Colour

Everyone on that list PLUS...

Cody Bonnette - As Cities Burn
Spencer Chamberlain - Underoath
Aaron Weiss - mewithoutYou
David Marion - Fear Before
Adam Fisher - Fear Before

[MADSTA]

Andy Hull
John Mayer
Dallas Green
Hayley Williams
Nic Newsham
I can't tell if I think he'd be awesome or a douche.

[pblest]

J0k4nXMVPqc

[batmannj]

What are the five greatest rappers of all time?

Dylan
Dylan
Dylan
Dylan
and
Dylan

:rotfl:

[NEP633]

Sean McCabe (Ink and Dagger) dude was definitely crazy but one of the most creative people in music
Ian Mackaye (Minor Threat) just to do it
Jacob Bannon (Converge) he does so much.
Keith Buckley (Every Time I Die) funniest guy ever
ummm.... I can't think of anyone else.
maybe pete wentz just to see if he's a huge douche.

[MADSTA]

J0k4nXMVPqc
Hahaha I forgot this existed. Somehow I never noticed until now that the M chord guy is Martin Starr.

[Il Nemico]

Bob Dylan
Ian Mackaye
jello Biafra
Jesse Michaels
Big L

[SoggY ThE OnE]

Bob Dylan (of course)
Dustin Kensrue
Thom Yorke & Johnny Greenwood (I would ask them how they became so talented)
Marilyn Manson (not a fan, but i would like to test his intelligence)
GG Allen (RIP)

[thespearkid]

Brian Wilson
Jeff Mangum
Paul Baribeau
Brian Warren
Elliott Smith

[softhands]

Keith Buckley, Andy Williams!

[ugman_2000]

Bob Dylan (of course)
Dustin Kensrue
Thom Yorke & Johnny Greenwood (I would ask them how they became so talented)
Marilyn Manson (not a fan, but i would like to test his intelligence)
GG Allen (RIP)

Definitely would like to meet he seems such an interesting character & seems very intelligent I meet Twiggy when he 1st joined NIN but did really feel it would be appropriate to ask about Manson seeing as he'd just left the band

Mine would be

Marilyn Manson
Brendan Kelly(The Lawrence Arms) Seems like a well funny bloke
Frank Turner - Seems really down to earth & from what I hear a generally nice bloke
Sam Duckworth (Get Cape Wear Cape Fly) - Exact same reason as Frank Turner
Mike Park - Because he's the Nicest guy in punk rock

[11:11]

I can't tell if I think he'd be awesome or a douche.
Both, I think.

[HoldThatSound]

I've already met Tom DeLonge (blink-182, Box Car Racer, Angels & Airwaves), Kenny Vasoli (The Starting Line / Person L), and Ryan Key (Yellowcard / Big If)...

so

Mark Hoppus - (blink-182, +44)
Travis Barker - (blink-182, Box Car Racer, +44)
Benjamin Gibbard - (Death Cab for Cutie / The Postal Service)
Mindy White - (Lydia)
Vinnie Caruana - (The Movielife / I am the Avalanche)
Conor Oberst - (Bright Eyes)
Anthony Green (Circa Survive)

I did 7. :)


No order.

[HoldThatSound]

jesse lacey - brand new
bob marley
mark, tom & travis (count them as one cause prolly be together when id meet em)
rhianna (mostly cause i think i could pull her)
jessica alba (cause shes hot and i couldn't think of any other artist id want to meet)
Dude blink better come to Seattle this summer...

[Chromefox]

I think the only person in music I'd really want to meet would be Andrew McMahon.

[oddwithoutend]

Why? So you could tell him how much of a sell out he is?

[Chromefox]

Hahaha, no? Where did that come from?

[NEP633]

Why? So you could tell him how much of a sell out he is?

or how no band hes ever been in is good.

[oddwithoutend]

I'm nostalgic for Something Corporate is all. And I do not appreciate McMahon marketing pop music to pop-punk enthusiasts. I want Jack's Mannequin to die :-) .

[xJesusFreakx]

Ok, I changed my mind about Josh Scogin... He'd be cool to meet, but I'd much rather meet Bradley Hathaway. He's one of the nicest, most down to earth guys ever, so he officially replaces Scogin on my list.

[oddwithoutend]

or how no band hes ever been in is good.

Konstantine is still good.

[n1asfan]

Everyone on that list PLUS...

Cody Bonnette - As Cities Burn
Spencer Chamberlain - Underoath
Aaron Weiss - mewithoutYou
David Marion - Fear Before
Adam Fisher - Fear Before


Agreed. My 5 + your 5 = top 10 people in music i'd want to meet.

[JordanBuell]

Aaron Weiss (mewithoutYou)
Any Hull (Manchester Orchestra)
Jim Adkins (Jimmy Eat World)
Jessey Lacey (Brand New)
Ace Enders (Early November)

[Pat k]

It's really easy to meet most of these people at shows.

You: Hey _______, I really like your new record. So awesome.

_______: Aw, thanks man. I appreciate it.

You: Ok...good set. See ya!

WAY more people should want to meet Brendan Kelly.

[dancelukedance]

Pete Wentz x

[c_rob2700]

But seriously. I think it's better to think about meeting musicians than to actually meet them. We build them up too much. Redman would probably be fun to meet, though.
I have a friend whose older brother sold weed to him when he performed at IU a couple years ago. Said he was one of the coolest dudes

[Spenny]

Patrick Stump
Riley Breckenridge
Hayley Williams
Shane Henderson
Max Bemis

If I'm allowed some extras:
Dustin Kensrue
Cassadee Pope
Gabe Saporta
Bryce Avary
Thomas Dutton

[c_rob2700]

1. Mark Hoppus - seems like a really down to earth guy and would love to just sit and have a semi-serious conversation with him.
2. Max Bemis - I can relate to him so much on record, I would wanna see if I can relate to him personally
3. Jesse Lacey - to see the man who no one really knows. Try and get inside the mind
4. Crunkcore bands - murder them
5. Soulja Boy/ "Stankay Leg" boys - murder them

Yes, I'm aware these are stereotypical AP answers. No care

[imahoodlum]

Conor Oberst
Win Butler
Emily Haines
Kevin Barnes
Yoni Wolf

And if I was allowed to pick one more, Keith Buckley. Just so I could laugh my ass off.

[erinfxs]

In no order:

1. Mark Hoppus
2. Jack Barakat
3. Johnny Marr
4. Andrew McMahon
5. Johnny Craig

I don't know whether I would rather meet Morrisey or Johnny Marr, either way I would be happy.

[erinfxs]

Conor Oberst
Win Butler
Emily Haines
Kevin Barnes
Yoni Wolf

And if I was allowed to pick one more, Keith Buckley. Just so I could laugh my ass off.
I almost put Conor on my list but then I wasn't quite sure what I would say?

[imahoodlum]

I almost put Conor on my list but then I wasn't quite sure what I would say?
I never know what to say when I meet any band. I'm like "....I like your music..." Awkward as fuck. I would probably have to write something out before hand for the sake of not sounding like an idiot or a crazy fangirl.

[Kyle Huntington]

In no particular order:

David Bowie
Deborah Harry
Orlando Weeks
Iggy Pop
Karen O

[erinfxs]

I never know what to say when I meet any band. I'm like "....I like your music..." Awkward as fuck. I would probably have to write something out before hand for the sake of not sounding like an idiot or a crazy fangirl.
Hahaha, I would totally fangirl spasm in front of some I bet, and yeah I am like that sometimes, I just need to think of what to bring up and then it works out okay :-)

[imahoodlum]

Hahaha, I would totally fangirl spasm in front of some I bet, and yeah I am like that sometimes, I just need to think of what to bring up and then it works out okay :-)
Here is a story for all you kids. So a couple of years ago, I was in Buffalo with my cousin for warped tour. We look over, there's Craig Owens. I don't even like Chiodos but I don't mind looking at him, to say the least. Somehow, he was being unnoticed by everyone else except for the group of people I was with. So we casually go up to him and we talk for bit/get a picture. Then, I do something stupid. My cousin the night before drew this picture on my ankle. I thought we were close enough at this point that I could bring up something completely random, so lifted up my foot to show him and he thought I was about to kick him the balls. He started protecting the goods, cowaring in fear, yelling "woah woah woah! what are you doing..?" So, that's when I put my head down and just walked away...Good times.

[flks511]

1. Benjii Webbe
2. Adam Lazarra
3. Ace Enders
4. Tom DeLonge
5. Brandon Reilly

[erinfxs]

Here is a story for all you kids. So a couple of years ago, I was in Buffalo with my cousin for warped tour. We look over, there's Craig Owens. I don't even like Chiodos but I don't mind looking at him, to say the least. Somehow, he was being unnoticed by everyone else except for the group of people I was with. So we casually go up to him and we talk for bit/get a picture. Then, I do something stupid. My cousin the night before drew this picture on my ankle. I thought we were close enough at this point that I could bring up something completely random, so lifted up my foot to show him and he thought I was about to kick him the balls. He started protecting the goods, cowaring in fear, yelling "woah woah woah! what are you doing..?" So, that's when I put my head down and just walked away...Good times.
Hahahahaaa, naiiice, I'm sure he would be cool to meet too, even though I'm not a Chiodos listener.

[yves.]

I almost put Conor on my list but then I wasn't quite sure what I would say?

conor oberst is super ridiculously kind in person, probably one of the nicest people I've met and exrtremely down to earth. because of that, it's really east to have a conversation with him.

[dancelukedance]

Max Bemis
Dan Marsala (all SOTY members for that matter)
Craig Mabbitt (well i used to, seems like a cock now)
Derick Whibley
Buddy Nielsen

[erinfxs]

conor oberst is super ridiculously kind in person, probably one of the nicest people I've met and exrtremely down to earth. because of that, it's really east to have a conversation with him.
Ooohh that's cool, I may add him to the list then if its easy to converse with him.
Fred Mascherino was by far the easiest person to talk to who I have ever met, he was so so nice.

[theguy77]

I've met nearly every musician I would care to, but:

John Petrucci
Michael Angelo Batio
Zooey Deschanel...for obvious reasons

hahaha, please videotape and upload to youtube the footage of ben gibbard punching you in the face. haha would ben even do that?

[Jumpoff]

Ben would totally Chris Martin someone.

[Chromefox]

Anyone who says Hayley just wants to put it in her bum.

Also, I wouldn't mind meeting that guy from Northbrook. He seems like a pretty cool dude.

[theguy77]

Anyone who says Hayley just wants to put it in her bum.

Also, I wouldn't mind meeting that guy from Northbrook. He seems like a pretty cool dude.

really? i heard he was a douchebag. but a lot more attractive in person.

THE LATTER PROVES THE FORMER. DOES THAT BLOW YOUR MIND? THAT, JUST, HAPPENED.

[DejaNew]

Dustin Kensrue-Thrice
Andy Warhol- Manchester Orchestra
Dave Grohl- Foo Fighters
Matthew Bellamy- Muse
Mike Hererra- MxPx

[Chromefox]

really? i heard he was a douchebag. but a lot more attractive in person.

THE LATTER PROVES THE FORMER. DOES THAT BLOW YOUR MIND? THAT, JUST, HAPPENED. Oh really? Dude, that is super depressing. He always came across as the kind of dude you could grab a BMT with after a show, you know?

[theguy77]

Oh really? Dude, that is super depressing. He always came across as the kind of dude you could grab a BMT with after a show, you know?

depends how hes feeling that day. dont try it at lollapalooza. he'll throw a guitar at you.

[c_rob2700]

He only throws guitars at his drummer

[Chromefox]

He only throws guitars at his drummer Definitely not cash.

[Mikey Paine]

Gerard Way - My Chemical Romance
Hayley Williams - Paramore
Pete Wentz - Fall out Boy
Ronnie Radke (when he gets out of jail)
Patrick Stump - Fall out Boy

[zidanetrance]

I already met all of AVA. I got autographs and pictures! so that leaves...

Jesse Lacey (Brand New)
Mark Hoppus (blink-182)
Travis Barker (blink-182)
Aaron Gillespie (Underoath)
Adam Lazzara (Taking Back Sunday)

Matt Skiba from Alkaline Trio was the runner up :P

[flks511]

Gerard Way - My Chemical Romance
Hayley Williams - Paramore
Pete Wentz - Fall out Boy
Ronnie Radke (when he gets out of jail)
Patrick Stump - Fall out Boy
Wow.

[xjulianx89]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Ben Gibbard.

Anyways, here's my list;

Mark Hoppus (blink-182, +44)
Hayley Williams (Paramore)
Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie, The Postal Service)
Sierra Kusterbeck (VersaEmerge) I might actually be meeting her..
Craig Owens (Chiodos, Cinematic Sunrise, Isles and Glaciers)

[jbaseball44]

More than five but

Alive:
Bob Dylan
Paul McCartney
Elvis Costello
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Bruce Springsteen
Tom Waits
Neil Young
Thom Yorke
David Bowie

Dead:
Buddy Holly
John Lennon
Nick Drake
Jeff Buckley
Miles Davis
John Coltrane

[oddwithoutend]

More than five but

Alive:
Bob Dylan
Paul McCartney
Elvis Costello
Bonnie "Prince" Billy
Bruce Springsteen
Tom Waits
Neil Young
Thom Yorke
David Bowie

Dead:
Buddy Holly
John Lennon
Nick Drake
Jeff Buckley
Miles Davis
John Coltrane

A lot of great choices there.